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EDITORIAL Staff watch it for myself. As I expected it Since its inception it is believed that Jim Stoddart Ron Dempsey, FSA Scot was a most thrilling experience with more than 14 million people have The National Piping Centre David McVey the sound of the pipes and drums, the attended the Tattoo. This amount, Angus Whitson Lady Fiona MacGregor Marieke McBean Dr Ken B Moody beauty of the Scottish dancers, and the coupled with the viewing audience Judy Vickers Nick Drainey pride of the guards as they marched internationally, is generally thought to so impeccably in their ranks. A stirring be 100 million spectators making this OFFICES OF PUBLICatION experience indeed, and certainly one an extremely large and loyal audience. Australasian Office: USA Office: P.O. Box 6202 PO Box 6880 Hudson, that highlights the Scottish pride in Experts believe that approximately Marrickville South, NSW, 2204 FL 34674 each and every Scots heart. 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